WAC 246-215-04100. Multiuse — Characteristics (FDA Food Code 4-101.11)

Materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment may not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions must be: (1) Safe; (2) Durable, corrosion-resistant , and nonabsorbent; (3) Sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing ; (4) Finished to have a smooth , easily cleanable surface; and (5) Resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition.